What you need to know about registering a rapid antigen test result in NSW

Individuals who take a look at constructive to COVID-19 on an at-home speedy antigen take a look at (RAT) in New South Wales will now be required to report their end result.

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet introduced at the moment that any constructive outcomes from January 1 should be registered within the NSW Service app.

Individuals who fail to register a constructive speedy antigen take a look at end result on the Service NSW app will probably be fined $1000. There will probably be a grace interval till January 19 earlier than these fines are enforced.

Here's what you'll want to find out about registering your end result.

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In NSW you'll now be required to register a constructive speedy antigen take a look at end result. (Flavio Brancaleone)

When do I have to register my end result?

When you've got examined constructive to COVID-19 on a RAT since January 1, you will have to register this end result within the Service NSW app.

Individuals with the app may add in take a look at outcomes for his or her dependents in an identical course of to the QR check-in.

How do I register the end result?

When you've got the Service NSW app you possibly can register it underneath the "COVID-19 Assets" part.

As soon as there, scroll down, click on on "register a constructive take a look at end result" and observe the directions.

"For these folks that do not have a Service NSW app, you may also go to the Service NSW web site, and entry the shape there," Minister for CustomerService and #Digital Authorities Victor Dominello stated. 

"Alternatively, you possibly can go and name Service NSW and they're going to present help." 

Interstate travellers may register a visitor account.

The Service NSW now has a system to report constructive COVID-19 at-home exams. (9News)

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Whenever you register the end result you will even be requested a collection of questions on your signs and basic well being to find out if you're a "low danger" or "excessive danger" COVID-19 affected person. 

Mr Dominello stated the app would "principally stratify" folks with the virus into two classes, via a questionnaire for constructive take a look at deliverers. 

"Over 99.99 per cent of individuals, they are going to be in that low-risk setting, and can have the ability to resolve COVID at dwelling just by resting and going via the requisite isolation," he stated. 

"These at greater danger, you're going to get a name or be contacted by NSW Well being inside 48 hours, and with an additional survey, to just remember to are okay." 

What occurs if I do not register a constructive take a look at end result?

For now, nothing. However from January 19 you will be fined $1000 should you relaxation constructive on a RAT and do not submit it.

Nonetheless, it's not but clear how this will probably be enforced.

Mr Perrottet was requested how precisely police will implement a mandate to add at-home speedy antigen exams. 

"That is clearly one that's tougher to implement, there isn't any doubt about it," he stated. 

However, he stated, the choice of not making it obligatory would "discourage" folks from registering it. 

He stated he anticipated NSW residents to do the precise factor and add their outcomes. 

However no element was forthcoming on whether or not the police had a plan to implement the well being order.